# Show HN: AskPG, a real-time WebGPU Paul Graham avatar for startup advice > Source: > Published: 2026-06-30 15:05:04+00:00 Loading avatar ## Meet the Paul Graham avatar This is an **AI avatar modeled on Paul Graham** — it is **not** the real Paul Graham, and it isn't affiliated with or endorsed by him. ## It applies the ideas, not just quotes them It's been trained not just to *recall* his essays, but to **apply their thinking to your situation** — so ask about your actual startup, not for trivia. ## Type or talk Ask in the text box, or tap the **mic** and just speak — your words appear in the box so you can edit before sending. ## Share the conversation Like how it went? You'll get a **shareable link** to the whole conversation when your session ends. Warming up the servers… Spinning up Paul's GPU from cold — first load can take a minute or two. **Starting** **Loading** **-** **-** **-** ## Your time's up Two ways to go from here — keep the conversation going, or wrap up and share it. ### Get 10 more minutes Sign in to continue this conversation — right where you left off, history and all. ### End your session here Read your conversation back and share it — just grab the link. ## That's your time with Paul for now Your limit resets in 24 hours — we'll email you the moment it's ready. Before you go, grab the link and share your conversation. ## Paul's in high demand right now So many people are talking to him that he's temporarily at capacity. Leave your email and we'll let you know the moment he's back. Thanks — we'll email you the moment Paul's back. ✓ ## Create a continuation link Turn this conversation into a link that resumes it — timer reset, history intact, opening with a quick recap. Enter the password to create it. Wrong password. Share this link to continue the conversation: